bob

A noun with multiple meanings, including a former British monetary unit, a short hairstyle, a racing sled, a hanging weight, a fishing float, a shortened animal tail, or a quick nod of the head.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями, включая бывшую британскую денежную единицу, короткую стрижку, гоночные сани, подвесной груз, рыболовный поплавок, укороченный хвост животного или быстрый кивок головы.esSustantivo con varios significados, como el chelín (antigua moneda británica), un corte de pelo corto, un trineo de competición, un peso colgante o contrapeso, un flotador de pesca, la cola cortada de un animal o un movimiento rápido de cabeza hacia abajo.frNom avec plusieurs sens, notamment une ancienne unité monétaire britannique, une coupe de cheveux courte, un traîneau de course, un poids suspendu, un flotteur de pêche, une queue d'animal écourtée ou un mouvement de tête rapide.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter eine ehemalige britische Münzeinheit, ein Kurzhaarschnitt, ein Rennschlitten, ein Pendelgewicht, ein Angelposen, ein gestutzter Tierschwanz oder ein kurzes Nicken.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos, incluindo uma antiga moeda britânica, um corte de cabelo curto, um trenó de corrida, um peso pendurado, uma boia de pesca, uma cauda curta de animal ou um aceno rápido de cabeça.zh具有多个含义的名词，包括旧时英国硬币、短发发型、雪橇、垂挂的重物、钓鱼浮漂、动物截短的尾巴或快速的点头。arاسم له عدة معانٍ، منها وحدة نقدية بريطانية سابقة، وقصة شعر قصيرة، ومزلجة سباق، وثقل معلق، وعوامة صيد، وذيل حيوان مقطوع، وإيماءة سريعة بالرأس.

1. Former British coin B2 informal british

   A historical monetary unit in Great Britain, often referring to a shilling.

   • That old book cost me just a few bob.
   • He earned a tidy sum of ten bob for his work.
   • In the old days, a pint of beer was only a bob.

   ruШиллингesChelín británicofrShilling (monnaie britannique)deSchillingptXelimzh先令arشلن

   Synonymes: shilling

2. Short haircut A2 formal

   A hairstyle for women and children where the hair is cut short, typically around the chin or shorter.

   • She decided to get a bob for the summer.
   • The classic bob haircut never goes out of style.
   • Her new bob made her look chic and modern.

   ruКареesCorte bobfrCoupe au carrédeBobptChanelzh波波头arقصة الشعر القصيرة

3. Racing sled B1 formal sport

   A long sled used for racing, designed for two or more people, with a steering mechanism.

   • The team practiced on the bob every afternoon.
   • He steered the bob expertly down the icy track.
   • The bob reached incredible speeds during the competition.

   ruБобesBobsleighfrBobsleighdeBobptBobsledzh有舵雪橇arزحافة سباق

   Synonymes: bobsledbobsleigh

4. Hanging weight B2 formal technical

   A weight that hangs from a string, often a metal ball, used in devices like pendulums or plumb lines.

   • The bob of the pendulum swung steadily back and forth.
   • He attached a metal bob to the fishing line.
   • The plumb bob hung perfectly vertical.

   ruГрузилоesPéndulo o plomadafrmasse pendulairedeGewichtptPeso penduradozh摆锤arثقل البندول

   Synonymes: plumbplummetsinkerweight

5. Fishing float B1 informal sport

   A small, buoyant object, often made of cork, attached to a fishing line to indicate when a fish bites.

   • The bob bobbed on the water's surface.
   • He watched the bob closely for any movement.
   • A cork bob is perfect for still-water fishing.

   ruПоплавокesFlotador de pescafrflotteur de pêchedeSchwimmerptBoia de pescazh浮漂arعوّامة صيد

   Synonymes: bobbercorkfloat

6. Shortened tail B2 formal

   A short or shortened tail of certain animals, such as a horse or dog.

   • The horse had a natural bob tail.
   • Some dog breeds are known for their bob tails.
   • The cat's bob was barely visible under its fur.

   ruКороткий хвостesCola cortafrQueue écourtéedeKurzer SchwanzptRabo curtozh短尾arذيل قصير

   Synonymes: bobtaildockscut

7. Quick head movement B1 formal

   A short, abrupt inclination of the head, often as a gesture of acknowledgment or greeting.

   • He gave a quick bob of his head in greeting.
   • She acknowledged him with a slight bob.
   • The performer took a bow with a bob of his head.

   ruКивокesInclinación breve de la cabezafrhochement de têtedeKopfnickenptAceno de cabeçazh点头arإيماءة الرأس

   Synonymes: bowdipinclinationnod

• bobs plural form
• bobs' possessive plural form
• bob's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate a quick, up-and-down movement, often in a buoyant or bouncing manner.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения быстрого движения вверх-вниз, часто плавного или подпрыгивающего.esVerbo que indica un movimiento rápido hacia arriba y hacia abajo, a menudo suave o con pequeños saltos. También puede referirse a moverse o flotar con vaivén en el agua.frVerbe désignant un mouvement rapide de haut en bas, souvent léger ou rebondissant.deSich schnell und oft wiederholt auf und ab bewegen, häufig sanft schwingend oder hüpfend; auch eine schnelle Verbeugung oder Nickbewegung machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar um movimento rápido para cima e para baixo, frequentemente suave ou saltitante. Também pode se referir a flutuar ou balançar na água.zh动词，表示快速上下移动，通常指轻柔、漂浮或跳动的动作；也可指使物体上下摆动。arفعل يدل على الحركة السريعة صعودًا وهبوطًا، غالبًا بشكل سلس أو قافز، كما يُستخدم للإشارة إلى الغطس أو الانحناء السريع.

1. Move up and down A2 formal

   To move quickly up and down or to and fro, often in a buoyant or rhythmic manner.

   • The cork bobbed on the surface of the water.
   • She bobbed her head in time with the music.
   • The small boat bobbed gently in the harbor.

   ruПокачиватьсяesmoverse arriba y abajofrBondir, tanguer, danser sur l'eaudeSich auf und ab bewegenptOscilarzh上下摆动arيتحرك صعودًا وهبوطًا

   Synonymes: bouncejouncenodoscillatetosswobble

2. Ride a bobsled B2 formal

   To ride or steer a bobsled, a vehicle used for racing down an ice track.

   • The team bobbed down the track at incredible speed.
   • He learned to bob professionally during the winter games.
   • They bobbed along the icy course with great skill.

   ruУправлять бобслеемesPilotar un bobsledfrfaire du bobsleighdeBob fahrenptAndar de bobsledzh驾驶雪车arقيادة الزلاجة الجماعية

   Synonymes: bobsledbobsleigh

3. Shorten an animal's tail B2 formal

   To cut or dock the tail of an animal, typically for cosmetic or practical reasons.

   • The farmer bobbed the horse's tail for the show.
   • Some breeds of dogs have their tails bobbed shortly after birth.
   • The veterinarian carefully bobbed the puppy's tail.

   ruКупировать хвостescortar la colafrécourter la queuedeSchwanz kupierenptCortar o rabozh断尾arقَطْع ذَيْل الحيوان

   Synonymes: clipcropcutdockloptrim

4. Make a curtsy B1 formal

   To perform a curtsy, a gesture of respect made by bending the knees, typically by women or girls.

   • The young girl bobbed politely before the queen.
   • She bobbed as a sign of respect to the elder.
   • In the old days, women would bob when greeting royalty.

   ruСделать реверансesHacer una reverenciafrFaire une révérencedeEinen Knicks machenptFazer reverênciazh行屈膝礼arأداء التحية بالانحناء

   Synonymes: curtsydip

5. Cut hair in a bob style A2 informal

   To cut hair so that it hangs evenly around the head, typically at chin length.

   • She decided to bob her long hair for a fresh look.
   • The stylist bobbed her hair to just below her ears.
   • He bobbed his hair in a classic, sleek style.

   ruСтричь кареesCortar el pelo a lo bobfrcouper en carrédeBoblänge schneidenptCortar cabelo em chanelzh剪波波头arقص الشعر على شكل كاريه

• bobbed past participle
• bobbed past simple
• bobbing present participle
• bobs third person singular

Variantes phrasal: bob aroundbob underbob up